Name: Pappu charu
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 0.3333333333333333 cup Tur Dal (Toor Dal); 0 Water (as required); 1 tsp Tamarind Juice; 0.5 Onion (sliced); 0.5 Tomato (chopped); 0.25 tsp Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Leaves (chopped); 0 Salt (as per taste); 0.5 Green Chilli; 8 Curry Leaves; 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder; 0 Hing (Asafoetida) (pinch); 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds; 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tsp Ghee; 0.5 Red Chilli; 1 Garlic (crushed)

Instructions

Pappu Charu, a comforting and flavorful Andhra-style lentil soup, infused with tamarind, vegetables, and aromatic spices for a delightful and wholesome meal.
This recipe will make 2 serving of Pappu Charu
Rinse the tur dal thoroughly until the water runs clear. Soak the dal in water for about 30 minutes, then drain.
In a pressure cooker, add the soaked tur dal, enough water to cover the dal, turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked through.
Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker and mash the dal lightly with the back of a spoon. Add more water to get a soupy consistency.
Add tamarind juice, sliced onion, chopped tomato, slit green chilli, chilli powder, and salt to the dal. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
For the tempering, heat ghee in a small pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, crushed garlic, broken red chilli, curry leaves, and a pinch of hing. Fry until the garlic turns golden and the seeds splutter.
Pour the tempering over the dal mixture. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve the Pappu Charu hot as a soup or with rice for a comforting and savory meal.